If you've been hearing about walking pneumonia this fall more than you might have in years past, or possibly ever, there's a reason for that. The bacterial infection's numbers have been rising in Ohio and nationally since the late spring and early summer months,

In October, the CDC wrote that since late spring, the number of infections caused by walking pneumonia has been increasing, especially among young children.

Cases of walking pneumonia have been increasing. What is walking pneumonia? How many cases have there been in Ohio? Here's what to know

Walking pneumonia is a mild lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, spreads easily, with symptoms like sore throat, cough, fatigue, and chest discomfort.

The other respiratory infection experts are watching closely is atypical (walking) pneumonia. Dr. Michel Hirsh, Worcester’s medical director and the chief pediatric surgeon at UMass Memorial Health, said he was told by Dr. Jean-Marc Gauguet, a diagnostic radiologist at UMass Memorial, that X-rays show a lot of kids with walking pneumonia.

A type of pneumonia infection that’s increasing in the U.S. prompted a warning from the CDC. It’s historically been linked to the phrase “walking pneumonia,” which is a mild form of pneumonia.

The bacterial infection's numbers have been rising nationally and in Ohio since the late spring and early summer months.

The University of Massachusetts announced that 28 ambulance cases on Saturday were potentially linked to the trend. Calling it a "public health malpractice" Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said the state will urge localities to stop fluoridating drinking water.

In October, the CDC wrote that since late spring, the number of infections caused by walking pneumonia has been increasing, especially among young children.